- Both University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and Northern Kentucky University (NKU) are public.
- UIC is located in Chicago, IL and NKU is located in Highland Heights, KY.
- UIC has more expensive tuition of $29,360 than NKU ($21,480).
- UIC has tighter acceptance rate of 77.08% than NKU (90.38%).
- UIC has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than NKU (1,150).
- UIC is larger with 33,747 students than NKU (15,801 students).
University of Illinois Chicago View More Rivals | Northern Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
| #78 in National Universities #6 in Illinois | Rankings | #6 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Highland Heights, KY |
UIC| Known as | NKU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,338 Illinois residents $29,360 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,896 Kentucky residents $21,480 out-of-state |
| $17,268 Illinois residents $28,641 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state |
| $12,539 | Financial Aid | $8,828 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 77.08% | Acceptance Rate | 90.38% |
| 28.00% | Yield | 40.56% |
| 1,220 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,747 | Total Students | 15,801 |
| 21,807 | Undergraduate | 10,776 |
| 11,940 | Graduate | 5,025 |
| 4,049 | Online Enrollment | 6,567 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 78% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $61,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,289) $8,646 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 2,250 Full-time 850 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 610 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| 11,750 Full-time 1,995 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $115,377 for Faculties $71,907 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time |